Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life
Dr. Peter McGraw
“Solo - The Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life” by Dr. Peter McGraw, seeks to celebrate and destigmatize single living. Welcome to the podcast that explores how being single affords you the freedom to be adventurous, start a business, make art, travel the world, get in shape, or simply sleep in when you want to. Join Peter – behavioral scientist, humor researcher, and bachelor – as he interviews happy single men and women and assembles advice from leading experts about health, fitness, money, business, travel, fashion, art, leisure, and of course, sex and dating. For the so-called spinster or bachelor, Solo is the resource for people who are happily single (aka the unapologetically unattached).
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Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 15min
Non-Monogamy With Lisa Dawn Hamilton
People think that people are either monogamous or non-monogamous--on or the other. However, emerging research reveals a new perspective on people's sexual and romantic desires. In this Solo episode, Peter McGraw speaks to a neuroscientist and Solo listener, Lisa Dawn Hamilton, about her research that shows the average person sits somewhere in the middle. What do you think? Join the Solo community and tell Peter: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 8min
Reclaiming Friendship
Friendship is essential to a remarkable life. Peter McGraw believes it is time to elevate friendship, and in that vein, he invites Marisa Franco to talk about the topic. Marisa is the New York Times bestselling author of Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends. What do you think of the conversation? Join the Solo community and let Peter know: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
Dec 28, 2023 • 22min
Solo Thoughts 12: Do You Have A Watcher?
Peter McGraw speaks to you directly in this Solo Thoughts episode about the need to develop connections beyond traditional romantic relationships. In particular, he asks if you have someone to call in the middle of the night if you are sick or afraid, and if you don't, it is essential to develop new friendships or invigorate old ones. Finally, there is a bit of bonus material at the end about an experiment that Peter has been doing called "Monastic Mornings."Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
Dec 21, 2023 • 39min
A View Of The Modern American Family
Peter McGraw has found the research conducted by the Pew Research Center to be invaluable for his Solo Project. In this episode, Peter speaks to Rachel Minkin about Pew's report on Americans’ View of the Modern American Family. Get ready for an enlightening discussion where expert analysis meets deep curiosity. Nerd Alert!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 16min
Truth Or Truth With A Breakup Coach
Breakup coach Janice Formichella joins host Peter McGraw to play Truth or Truth. They discuss the 'no contact' rule, overcoming loneliness, being single during the holidays, societal expectations, alternative love songs, and strategies for responding to questions about dating. They also share personal stories of breaking away from restrictive environments and embracing independence.
Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 43min
Loss, Grief, And Growth
Explore the universal and cultural aspects of grief, the importance of community support, and the challenges singles face when grieving. Reflect on embracing independence and building a support system. Discover the power of vulnerability and intimacy, and the significance of finding support and overcoming discomfort. Learn about coping with loss, living a remarkable life, and considering one's legacy.
Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 17min
Being Single With Cancer
Tracy Maxwell, a cancer survivor and author of "Being Single, with Cancer," joins Peter McGraw in the Solo Studio to talk about the unique physical, emotional, and practical challenges singles face undergoing cancer treatment and how to respond to those challenges.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 1min
Solo Book Club: How To Break Up With Your Phone
Peter McGraw invites Christina Martinez and Brandon Patrick back into the Solo Studio for a new book club. They discuss Catherine Price's book, How to Break Up with Your Phone. It's a fun, inspiring conversation that may help you live a more remarkable life by spending less time on your phone.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo
Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 8min
Speaking the Unspeakable with Meghan Daum
Meghan Daum, Creator of The Unspeak Easy, discusses creating a space for women to talk about challenging ideas. They delve into the crises affecting women's dating prospects, the taboo around the choice not to have children, the affordability crisis in dating, and the importance of staying true to oneself. They also explore various types of outspoken men, the benefits of being a Gen Xer, and the impact of cancel culture on women's dialogues.
Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 7min
Flirting
Do you like to flirt? Do you like be flirted with? Peter McGraw speaks to Lucy Meggeson, the host of Spinsterhood Reimagined, about this fun yet challenging endeavor. They discuss what fliting is, why flirting is important, and give some tips to be a better flirt. What do you think? Join the Solo community and let Peter know: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
